Marriage Licenses

Marriage applications will not be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Please call the Clerk’s office if you have questions regarding this process.

The marriage license is effective upon issuance and expires after 180 days.

No license to marry shall be issued if, at the time of making application, either of the applicants is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug.

Required to Obtain a Montana Marriage License

$53 (cash only)

Both applicants must have identification indicating proof of age (i.e.: valid driver's license, valid state ID card, birth certificate or passport)

The application process time will be shortened if the Montana Marriage Application (PDF) is filled out and brought with you. The following information is needed from both applicants to complete the application:

Birth city, county and state or foreign country

Social Security number

Father's first, middle and last name, current city and state of residence, and state or foreign country where born

Mother's first, middle and maiden name, current city and state of residence, and state or foreign country where born

If either applicant was previously married, the full name of the ex-spouse as well as place (county and state) and exact date of the divorce or death